At this point, you have probably been observed by both your URI instructors and your CTs. Take a few minutes to reflect on the feedback you've received. What have been your strengths and what challenges in your teaching will you need to address during the second half of your student teaching?
So far my strengths include being able to make connections between daily objectives and the overall objectives of our unit, creating good transitions between class activities with minimal wasted time, and addressing student misconceptions on informal assessments. In addition, I have become experienced at directing class discussions through asking thought provoking questions.
One of the challenges that I still face in my teaching includes being able to relay important concepts at the end of class. Another challenge that I still face every weekend when I try to plan out my next week's lessons is time management. Even after spending these past 6 weeks teaching, I still have trouble gauging just how long activities will take to complete. It feels as though there is just never enough time.
So far my strengths include being able to make connections between daily objectives and the overall objectives of our unit, creating good transitions between class activities with minimal wasted time, and addressing student misconceptions on informal assessments. In addition, I have become experienced at directing class discussions through asking thought provoking questions.
One of the challenges that I still face in my teaching includes being able to relay important concepts at the end of class. Another challenge that I still face every weekend when I try to plan out my next week's lessons is time management. Even after spending these past 6 weeks teaching, I still have trouble gauging just how long activities will take to complete. It feels as though there is just never enough time.